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Gun Violence

Chantay Love speaks outside Olney Transportation Center
Community

Gun violence epidemic, recent mass shootings push victim service agencies into overdrive

After two recent mass shootings within days of each other, the region’s victim services agencies are helping communities navigate the trauma.

22 mins ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw speaks at Olney Transportation Center, where a mass shooting occurred on Feb. 17, 2021. She joined local and state officials in calling for legislative and executive action to stop gun violence. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

‘We are losing the village’: Philadelphia officials blame GOP legislature for inaction on gun violence

At Olney Transportation Center, the site of a recent mass shooting, elected leaders and community activists came together to call for tighter gun laws.

2 days ago

Our Town bowling alley in East Norriton, Pa. (Our Town/Facebook)
Community

Fond memories of East Norriton bowling alley help community stunned by a mass shooting

For many, the lanes now known as Our Town Alley were part of growing up and family gatherings. The fatal shooting there last weekend was a shock.

2 days ago

Police tape marks off a crime scene near Olney Transportation Center
Community

‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to debate over declaring gun violence an emergency

Tamara Russell, aka Revive P.O.C., hit the streets of Philadelphia to see how residents feel about the debate on whether to declare gun violence a citywide emergency.

4 days ago

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Community

Philly homicides on the rise

Philadelphia is already on track to set new records in homicides in 2021. What is the cause, and how can we curb this disturbing trend?

Air Date: February 24, 2021 10:00 am

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Philadelphia police Inspector Ben Naish talks about the difficulty of identifying the suspects involved in the mass shooting at Olney Transportation Center during an update for reporters at Mathematics, Civics, & Sciences Charter School of Philadelphia, 447 North Broad Street. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philly police seek public’s help in finding Olney mass shooting suspects

Philly law enforcement says they need the public’s help in identifying the shooters who opened fire in broad daylight at the SEPTA Olney Transportation Center last Wednesday.

6 days ago

Our Town Alley in East Norriton, Pennsylvania (NBC10)
The Philadelphia Experiment
Community
The Philadelphia Experiment

Our Town bowling alley is a murder scene, and things will never be the same

My family has spent many evenings at Our Town bowling alley. Now that a murder has taken place there, I wonder if things will ever be the same.

6 days ago

A shooter opened fire at the Our Town Bowling Alley in East Norriton Saturday night. (NBC10)
Courts & Law

Teen surrenders in shooting at Montco bowling alley that left 1 dead, 4 injured

The mass shooting in East Norriton has shaken community members, who described the spot as a popular place for people of all ages to relax and play.

7 days ago

A photo of Olney Transportation Center Wednesday morning showed few commuters in the falling snow. (Facebook/Jeff Byrd)
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Neighbors avoid Olney transit hub after mass shooting: ‘I wouldn’t catch it there’

After gunmen injured eight victims Wednesday afternoon, North Philly commuters feel traumatized. “We’re just trying to make it out of our own neighborhood,” one person said.

1 week ago

Eight people were shot on Feb. 17 at the Olney Transportation Center in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

8 people shot near Olney Transportation Center

Philadelphia police say eight people were shot just before 3 p.m. Wednesday afternoon near the busy intersection of Broad Street and Olney Avenue.

2 weeks ago

(AP Photo/John Locher)
Courts & Law

Delaware AG renews push to ban assault-style weapons, high-capacity magazines

After a big jump in gun violence in Wilmington in 2020, Del. Attorney General Kathy Jennings says “common sense” gun policies will make the state safer.

2 weeks ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner addresses the media
Courts & Law

Krasner calls on Philadelphia leaders to invest $100 million to help curb gun violence

The DA reported nine homicides last week, 16 non-fatal shootings in the city, and 120 cases opened involving either possession of guns or gun violence.

2 weeks ago

Members of the Richard Allen, Penn Town and Harrison housing communities hold a 'Put the Guns Down' peace walk through their neighborhood.
Community
Billy Penn

North Philly neighbors finally get patrols on violent corner known for shootings

Richard Allen residents have been pushing for the change for years.

2 weeks ago

In this Feb. 15, 2018 file photo, people comfort each other as they sit and mourn at one of seventeen crosses, after a candlelight vigil for the victims of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, Fla.  (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Politics & Policy

On Parkland anniversary, Biden calls for tougher gun laws

The president used the occasion to call on Congress to strengthen gun laws, including requiring background checks on all gun sales and banning assault weapons.

2 weeks ago

Jamal Johnson continues to protest for more resources to combat gun violence in Philadelphia at City Hall despite snow and more forecast for later today. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community
Billy Penn

26-day hunger strike ends after activist extracts Kenney promise to act on gun violence

Philly radio host Purple Queen facilitated the truce with Jamal Johnson, through the mayor stopped short of declaring gun violence a citywide emergency.

2 weeks ago

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